Tag Archive: aromas
Changing Reputation in Peru with Cacao
July 30, 2010
Peru is not known for growing cacao. It is better know for growing coca. The leaves of the coca plant are used in the production of cocaine. Coca is a much more profitable crop for farmers. Until now.
The San Martin region, after years of programs promoting cacao as an alternative crop to coca, recently won a prestigious award from the Salon du Chocolat in Paris for growing the most aromatic cacao beans.
La Orquidea is one company in Peru dedicated to growing cacao and producing aromatic, flavorful chocolates. They keep chocolate production near the fields of cacao and provide well paying jobs for women in Peru.
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Chocolate, Massage, What?
May 14, 2010
I just tried chocolate scented therapeutic massage oil...
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What more is there to say?
Bryn
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Experiencing Fine Chocolate
October 13, 2009
Some people compare a fine chocolate to a fine wine. I do too. How about you? If so, isn’t it about time you know what to “look for” and how to “taste” fine chocolate?
The Aroma
Smell the chocolate. Concentrate on the intensity of the aroma and the many different scents you can identify. Some of the most common scents in chocolate are vanilla, honey, milk, fruit, spice, and roasted nut.
If you have trouble smelling something, gently put your finger on the surface and melt a small bit of chocolate to release the aroma and try again.
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Chocolate – Smells so Good (but don’t eat)
August 27, 2009
My family and friends have learned that giving me gifts that involve eating, wearing, or smelling like chocolate are encouraged. Over the past year, I have been given three different chocolate scented body wash products as presents. Just the other morning, I called my daughter into the bathroom where I asked her to sit and take notes as I compared the three products in the shower.
The first product is an oldie but goodie. By oldie, I mean, I don’t think it is being made anymore and by goodie, I mean, it’s been my gold standard for the past year. I am talking about Bath and Body Works: Wickedly Hot Chocolate Body Wash, Shampoo and Bubble Bath. You couldn’t ask for a product to do more! The very dark and thick brown gel has a strong chocolate aroma and feels smooth on my skin. It foams into a sudsy lather right away. By the end of the shower, the odor does fade. The lingering smell is a creamy, honey, vanilla- like scented candle.
Basic Chocolate Tasting
May 28, 2009
Today we're going to quickly explore a method for tasting chocolate. I'd like you to have two chocolate bars ready. These should both be milk chocolate bars or both dark chocolate bars. You can pick different brands or pick the same brand with different percentages of chocolate content. We want to make sure you'll taste sufficient differences.
Now that you have your chocolate ready, you'll need to pick an appropriate time and place to do the tasting. Well, I'm not really sure there's a bad time or place to eat chocolate, but some times and places are better than others to experience the best results.
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